Takeover Tracker
20%low risk
Electricians
vs

67 shared · 28 different

core competencies

15%low risk
Mechanical Door Repairers

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricElectriciansMechanical Door Repairers
Risk Score20.5%14.7%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile8th1th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 154 / 15
Median Salary$62,350$51,050
Employment743K28K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Building and Construction
MathematicsAI-Vulnerable
Design
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Physics
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Troubleshooting
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Deductive Reasoning
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Electricians

30%

total discount

Mechanical Door Repairers

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Electricians

4 of 15 at risk
77%Maintain current electrician's license or identification card to meet governmental regulations.
54%Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem.
53%Prepare sketches or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring or equipment and to ensure conformance to building and safety codes.
51%Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, or fixtures, based on job specifications and local codes.
43%Inspect electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards, defects, or the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes.

Mechanical Door Repairers

4 of 15 at risk
88%Complete required paperwork, such as work orders, according to services performed or required.
88%Collect payment upon job completion.
86%Order replacement springs, sections, or slats.
51%Inspect job sites, assessing headroom, side room, or other conditions to determine appropriateness of door for a given location.
37%Lubricate door closer oil chambers and pack spindles with leather washers.

Wage Comparison

Mechanical Door Repairers earns -$11,300(-18%) vs Electricians
ElectriciansMechanical Door Repairers
10th
$39,430$37,160
25th
$48,820$44,720
Median
$62,350$51,050
75th
$81,730$61,350
90th
$106,030$73,160

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Electricians2028–2035
Mechanical Door Repairers2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Mechanical Door Repairers has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Electricians.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Electricians

$49,587

from $62,350

Mechanical Door Repairers

$43,535

from $51,050

After adjusting for AI risk, Electricians offers $6,052 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Electricians

0

Unique to Mechanical

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Fine Manipulation
Decision Complexity
Social Intelligence
Regulatory Barriers
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